A savoir-faire that inspires exceptional creations
A SAVOIR-FAIRE THAT
INSPIRES EXCEPTIONAL CREATIONS
At Cartier, savoir-faire is what connects an idea with its final form, creativity with expertise, style with the art of making. It's a connection that symbolises the spirit of dialogue and sharing that is present between the designers and artisans. Invisible yet ever present, and committed to a perpetual dynamic of evolution, Cartier savoir-faire allows for the exploration of new territories in a constant pursuit of beauty.
Sculpture & realism
For both flora and fauna, the subject is first brought to life by a sculptor who carves it out of wax by hand. The precision of their movements, their talent and their attention to detail all work in harmony to produce a realistic representation. This step is carried out in close collaboration with the designer and expert jeweller. Their attention is particularly focused on translating the expressiveness and movement of their subjects.
An ingenuity that enables
movement and play
Cartier has been a pioneer since it first started using platinum in the creation of its jewellery and since its exploration into Style Moderne, well before Art Deco. Today, ingenuity is at the heart of each creative endeavour, a phenomenon best exemplified by the pieces themselves.
Cartier integrates miniature mechanisms into its creations, opening up a world of possibilities for playful animations.
From master to student, the desire to transmit knowledge
Committed to transmitting and perpetuating its savoir-faire, Cartier continuously develops new skills. Created in 2002, the Cartier Jewellery Institute in Paris offers its employees a continuous training programme. The High Jewellery workshops collaborate with the Institute on a daily basis to share knowledge and innovation, such as the preservation of rare crafts like glyptics, the art of carving and sculpting hard stones and fine materials. For more than 150 years, Cartier has been a partner of the Haute Ecole de Joaillerie in Paris and, since 2019, has been the main sponsor of the Association des Maîtres d'Arts et de leurs Élèves.
Special orders, a unique experience
For Cartier, special orders are an opportunity to offer its clients a unique experience. An intimate conversation born from a desire for a certain stone, a particular motif or simply the desire to be guided and surprised; a rich and lively exchange that leads to a shared vision. Special orders involve Cartier’s style and expertise as well as all of its jewellery savoir-faire: from the design to the choice of stones, right up to the final polishing, everything is carried out with the same standards of excellence that characterise all of the Maison’s objects.